Lauren Arrington

Beauty (Darwin College Lectures)

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ISBN 13:
9781107693432
author:
Lauren Arrington
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
210
Dimensions:
17.4 x 1.1 x 24.7 cm
Genre:
History, Cultural History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£26.27

Description

Beauty: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of the Subject. This collection challenges conventional approaches to beauty by forging connections between the arts, sciences and mathematics. Essays from eight distinguished scholars explore topics such as symmetry in mathematics, attraction in the animal world, and beauty in the cosmos. The book includes images illustrating beauty in practice, providing a unique perspective on this complex subject. Contributors include notable experts in their fields, including artists, scientists, and academics. Their essays are entertaining, accessible, and thought-provoking, making this book an engaging read for anyone interested in aesthetics and its many facets. Published by Cambridge University Press, Beauty is a collection of insightful essays that will appeal to readers looking to explore the subject from multiple angles.

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